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On 3/30/2020 at 1:29 PM, JaiMaai said:

Given the suitcase full of drugs that I've been given every time I've seen a doctor here, I'll have to disagree!

But, presumably you are not native to or have generations of built in immunity, unless you are a survivor of generations of expatriates who have survived in Asia.

The medical profession here is just following practice adopted in the West.

On 3/22/2020 at 9:28 AM, bkkcanuck8 said:

Last thing I would want (well except for maybe detention in Thai holding cell) is to be one of those 'emergency evacuated' by the Canadian government since there are so many people panicking and there will be more than likely more than a few that will be masking symptoms that might get them disallowed boarding of the flight.   Better to hold up and wait it out where you are.

"Wait it out where you are"! And then risk being locked up for Overstaying.

Pearls of wisdom from #&#$.

8 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

You apply for extensions at a immigration office. If in Surin you could apply for a 30 day extension of your 30 day visa exempt entry at Kap Choeng immigration for a fee of 1900 baht.

If you do a border hop a Chong Chom you would get a 30 day visa exempt entry.

 

Any immigration office will do a 30 day extension. Same for any border crossing that would get you a new 30 day visa exempt entry.

 

Edit: Forgot to mention you visa problem. You could apply for a single entry tourist visa at one of the honorary consulate in the UK. Most will do it while you wait when you make an appointment to get it.

Contact info here: http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/organize/81958-Royal-Thai-Consulates-in-the-UK-and-Ireland.html

 

Thanks Ubonjoe, I do happen to have met a few people earlier this year who were refused 30 day extensions at Kap Chong and even crossing over at Chong Chom failed to provide same. A fortnight was all that was provided. I did spend 11 years doing the 90 day visits to Kap Chong with previous annual retirement visas. Hence my asking about Aranyaprathet and 30 day extension. 

Regards, and thanks again for responding.

FGMR

On 12/3/2019 at 1:36 PM, Maestro said:

 

When details of a flight booking are requested, I would instead give a "travel itinerary, subject to timely receipt of the visa" with an accompanying letter explaining the reason why I cannot supply a flight booking.

I have posted three letters to date to the Embassy in London without a reply.

Treetops and Woodworker. Thanks for your response.

However having posted three letters. Made several attempts to register online with the Embassy and failing resulting in being blocked from the site. The phone when eventually answered is then left hanging. I have given up. I have a return air ticket dated 86 days after my arrival BKK. So I have no choice but to arrive with tourist visa exemption and hit a border crossing. Staying in Surin Cheong Chom is the nearest, but they will extend visa for 14 days.

Can anyone confirm whether Aranyaprathet IMO can issue a 30 day extension and do it twice.

Looking forward to replies before arriving BKK in Jan.

Maestro, 

Have you accessed the London based Thai Embassy website?

Try the eVisa application? best of luck.

Thanks Jack, you have raised another query in that there is no mention at all in Thai Embassy blog about health insurance requirements. 

The Thai Embassy in London processes Visa applications by UK citizens  online only. Completing this online is a nightmare. Prior enquiries seemed to establish that an OA Retirement visa, single entry only can be issued in London. That Multiple Entry must be applied for within Thailand. However the online form only provides for a Multiple Entry choice. There is a note warning that fees will not be refunded. Emails to the Thai Embassy have never been answered.

There is another conundrum with the application. One is expected to provide details of a flight booking, the airline, date of travel, and even the flight number. I refuse to make a booking until I have the Visa in my mitts.

I am also advised that a 90 day OA retirement, single entry visa is available for UK pensioners who can provide evidence of receiving a State Pension. There is no minimum payment amount needed.

Can anyone advise if the above stated requirements are factual.  The alternative is travelling to London and seeking person to person clarification.

Because of lack of required funds I have been forced to return to the UK after 14 years,  leaving behind a fully furnished bungalow, with a large garden fruit, flower and palm trees, plus my 4 faithful dogs. I do need to get back to them.

what is an OA visa?

Can someone advise if the following is true?

You may also obtain a 60 day visa for Thailand at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane for 1000 Baht. A double entry visa is available for 2000 Baht entitling the holder to enter Thailand twice for 60 days on each entry. This takes two working days inclusive, and must be applied for in the morning only. This means that if you apply on a Monday morning you will receive your visa on a Tuesday afternoon. This kind of visa is extendable at any Thai immigration office within the Kingdom of Thailand for a further 30 days, for a fee of 1900 Baht.

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The above begs further questions:- I am presuming that Tourist Visa is the subject!

1. What restrictions are there in Laos regarding frequency of visits.

2. Similarly does the Thai Embassy in Vientiane restrict the number of Single or Double Entry Visas issued, and how long must I be out of Thailand before another Thai visa is available.

i bought some at Macro in Surin. However  regular availability is doubtful. As with many products as stock runs out some are not regularly replenished.

When I last renewed my 5 year driving license I was required to produce once again a letter from the local Immigration Office, a Medical Certificate, House Book and do all the examination and test again. Would someone who really knows the rules please advise as my current licenses for both car and motorbike expire this month.

If wheat flour is the same as Semolina why do recipes call for one and not the other?

"Wheat flour is available in many varieties; the categorization is regional, and the same name may have several different regional meanings." - Wikipedia.

I seem to remember that there is an annual exhibition of dahlias held at Korat each year. Sorry but I don't remember any other details.

11 minutes ago, jonclark said:

Q4....."People should not forget how or why he entered office".

 

How = Armed to the teeth.

Why = To protect vested interests when protesting failed to budge YL and co.

 

 

I wonder! Jonclark if that is an objective, well informed view? I think not.

Ex Vet; Which branch? Durham nick?

12 hours ago, bheard said:

More noise less Nanocells in the brain.

 

You're talking about young men. You're an old man. Are you implying that as a young man you never lusted after noisy motor bikes and cars? Don't believe you!

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This topic was raised in 2016 and a\Admin have closed it. However I have, two weeks ago renewed my retirement visa. Despite having the Affirmation of Income letter from the Embassy stating my income I was shown a form requesting the sources  of income and provide details of local bank a/c. On looking at the page I noted there was no official Form Number. Without providing any details I flashed my Debit Cards, and a couple of ATM receipts, signed the form which remained blank pointed to the letter from the Embassy and asked why they needed it. I got a wry smile and the Immigration Officer who disappeared upstairs to return 15 minutes later with my passport duly stamped with another year's Visa. At least this time they did not want to visit my house which they did in 2015. Last September there was no such hassle.

Why don't they publicise their changed requirements through the media, or through Official Channels?

Anyone know where I may buy Preserving or Gelling Sugar in Thailand. I make my own marmalade and other preserves using normal sugar and pectin derived from fruit. However I would like to make the real stuff using the aforementioned sugars.

13 hours ago, ovi1kanobi said:

I respect him alot and he is a great actor.

Respect is about integrity and character. He may be a good actor, even great,  but as a person who is given to ranting as stated he does NOT deserve any respect. A kick up the proverbial would be more appropriate.

Who is "they"?

It would be nice to know just how many members commenting on this topic have actually served in an army?

What is Chia seed called in Thai?

IS it readily available  for retail purchases in Thailand?

1 hour ago, BuckBee said:

Rice traders want make money too so if india vietnam & cambodia pumping out tonnes of jasmine you can't artificially try control price.

 

look what happened last time some bunch of thai twits thought they could inflate prices lol .
turned into a rotten mess :-)

The announcement came from the Ministry of Commerce. It then read like an Irish Pub joke.

Pump some money into Marketing their product internationally. Perhaps they can use some of that loot they want from the charming lady.. 

Anyone tried this software and with what result?